Jump to RecipeEmail Me This RecipeAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Tofu adobo is a tasty vegan take on a Philippine classic! It marinates, pan-fries, and then simmers tofu in a savory, tangy, slightly sweet sauce for an easy, yummy meal! Jump to:What Is Tofu Adobo?The Ingredients and SubstitutesWhat Could I Add to Vegan Adobo Tofu?How to Make Tofu AdoboFAQsPro Recipe TipsServing SuggestionStorage InstructionsMore Easy Tofu RecipesEasy Tofu AdoboWant to save this recipe?Enter your email & get this sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get great new recipes from us every week!Name *Email *Save Recipe What Is Tofu Adobo? Philippine-inspired adobo (their national dish) is named after the Spanish word ‘adobar,’ meaning marinade or sauce, and is a type of ‘stew’ made with a salty, sour, aromatic, slightly sweet sauce of vinegar and soy sauce, often flavored with garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, salt, and sugar.Traditionally, the brine-like sauce was used as a preservation method for food in the Philippines, and was made with a base of meat (usually chicken or pork) or seafood.

The meat is lightly browned, then marinated and simmered with the sauce in a small clay pot – though now metal pans/woks are usually used.For this vegan/ vegetarian adobo, I’m using tofu (aka ‘adobong tokwa’) as our protein of choice.This versatile, nutritious protein acts as a sponge to soak up the flavors of the adobo marinade for a cozy, flavo

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